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The Hexologists

The Hexologists, Book 1

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The Hexologists

By: Josiah Bancroft
Narrated by: Sarah Slimani
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From the acclaimed author of Senlin Ascends comes the first book in a wildly inventive new fantasy series where magical mysteries abound and only one team can solve them: The Hexologists.

'Bancroft is a wonder as ever! The Hexologists was a joyous delight on every page - buoyantly inventive, witty, poignant, gripping, and deeply satisfying' Madeline Miller, author of Circe

As the nation's foremost investigators of the paranormal, Isolde and Warren Wilby are accustomed to bumping up against things that go bump in the night. They have made quite a name for themselves as the Hexologists: detectives of the uncanny, the monstrous, the strange. After a decade of wedded bliss and dozens of fantastical adventures, there is little in the world that can still surprise them.

But when a famous artist dies under suspicious circumstances, Isolde finds herself investigating a murder that may not have happened, and a crime scene that seems to shift beneath her feet. Not one to be easily thwarted, Isolde is compelled to take greater and greater risks in pursuit of her elusive answers. Meanwhile, the laws that govern magic appear to be breaking, and those cracks are spreading to the everyday world.

The mystery will carry the devoted duo to seedy underworlds, enchanted gardens, and subterranean military zoos. Old friends will come to the Wilbies' aid as they infiltrate secret societies, battle vicious imps, and flee from a pack of venomous wolves. Equipped with Isolde's hexes, Warren's muscle, and an enchanted bag full of magical relics, the Hexologists will have to risk life and limb to unravel the riddle at the heart of A Tangle of Time.

'Fantastic! The Hexologists fizzes eloquently with wit and elegance, but also has marvellous worldbuilding and an excellent plot - and a central pair of characters who I quite simply love. A cocktail of a book made with the very best champagne' Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible Library©2023 Josiah Bancroft (P)2023 Hachette Audio UK Action & Adventure Fantasy Fiction Historical Mystery Paranormal
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Critic reviews

'Josiah Bancroft's imagination will astound you. One of the most inventive fantasy authors out there' Fonda Lee, author of the Green Bone Saga
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It has potential, and a decent storyline. Loved the MMC, but it was so confusing and I had to rewind so many times because I just lost the thread. The narrator was very good.

The ending was very strange, and I must have missed half of the characters mentioned in the list at the end.

Can't say I'd read the second one.

All over the place!

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Liked the story and the audio performance will be reading/listening to the next one

Refreshing fantasy book

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Lots of fun, good mystery, engaging, great narrator and a great twist at the end. Can’t wait for the next one

Enjoyable magical mystery

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It was hard to understand for the first bit but stay with it it will be absolutely worth it.

Brilliant

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Love Josiah Bancroft - literary genius! Characters come to life with his unique style of story telling, use of language and sheer imagination.

I was enthralled !

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